Dear Parents,
As the days begin to get cooler, I’m realizing that the year is progressing very quickly. We have been very busy in first grade, and time seems to be flying!
With the weather growing colder, please keep in mind that the children should be dressed appropriately. We do go outside on cold days; children should be wearing coats that can button or zip, and a hood or a hat.
Bethany Christian School will be participating in a canned food drive to help our local Neighborhood Services. Collections will take place from November 1-November 15. First grade is asked to bring in 1 lb. cans of green beans. Please make sure to mark your items with a ‘B’ for boys or a ‘G’ for girls - we have a school-wide competition! :)
There is no school on Tuesday, November 2, due to our school being used as a polling location for the election.
Monday, November 8 is Teddy Bear Day! Children are invited to bring a favorite Teddy Bear (or other stuffed animal) to school for the day.
Scholastic orders are due by Tuesday, November 9. If you are sending an order to school for me to place, please make checks payable to Jackie McClure. Please do not send cash. If any items are gifts, please let me know, and we will arrange for you to pick up the order in the office or in the classroom. You can also order on the website using this link: https://clubs.scholastic.com/grade1
Friday, November 12 will be Pajama Day for first grade. We filled our first class sticker chart a few weeks ago and the children recently voted to have a Pajama Day to celebrate. All first grade students are invited to wear pajamas to school on Friday, November 12. Students may also bring slippers to wear if they would like, but please also send sneakers to wear for recess. We will still go outside for recess and run club on PJ Day. :)
Our first Bible memory work for November will be to begin learning The Ten Commandments. We will start with the first four:
You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make for yourself an idol.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
This will be due on Friday, November 19.
Report cards will be sent home via RenWeb on Friday, November 12. Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday, November 24, which will be a half-days of school. Dismissal for the students on half days will be at 12:30. We do not eat lunch at school on half-days, but children will need to bring a morning snack. Please consider sending a larger-than-usual snack, as our tummies will be hungry before 12:30. There will be no aftercare on November 23 or 24. Please look for a Sign-Up Genius link in your email very soon. I am very much looking forward to this opportunity to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress and to get to know you as well.
We will be having a small Thanksgiving celebration on the afternoon of Monday, November 22. We will watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. I will send a Sign-Up Genius link for snacks/drinks. There will be no school from Thursday, November 25, to Monday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, November 30.
We have one students celebrating birthdays this month.
Liam - November 12
Happy birthday, Liam!
Important Dates to Remember:
November 1-15 ~Can Drive (First Grade is bringing 1lb cans of green beans)
November 2 ~No School - Election Day
November 8 ~Teddy Bear Day!
November 9 ~Scholastic Orders Due
November 12 ~Pajama Day for First Grade
November 12 ~Report Cards issued
November 19 ~Commandments 1-4 Due
November 22 ~Thanksgiving Celebration
November 23 ~1/2 Day of School
~Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 24 ~1/2 Day of School
~Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 25-29~No School. Thanksgiving Holiday
November 30 ~School resumes
As always, feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns as we partner together in your child's educational experience at Bethany!
In Him,
Jackie McClure
